Where a senior data analyst salary sits against the Australian full-time average
If you are looking for a precise, official figure for a senior data analyst salary in Australia, you will not find one published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The ABS does not break down earnings by specific job titles like 'senior data analyst'. Instead, it groups occupations into broader categories. For a senior data analyst, the most relevant category is Professionals, which includes data scientists, analysts, engineers, and many other roles.
The professional average and median
According to the ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey for May 2025, the average weekly total cash earnings for all professionals was $2,049.60 – that works out to about $106,579 a year (multiplied by 52). The median weekly earnings for professionals were lower, at around $1,758 for full-time females and $1,994 for full-time males, but the overall median for all professionals is not separately published. The all-employees median across all occupations was $1,436 per week ($74,672 a year).
These figures come from the ABS and are the best available benchmark for a senior data analyst role.
How that compares to the national full-time average
The national full-time adult average ordinary-time earnings, as measured by the ABS Average Weekly Earnings survey for May 2026, stood at $2,083.70 per week – that is $108,352 a year (multiplied by 52). This is the line that this site uses as the reference point. The professional average of $2,049.60 is about $34 per week below that line. However, a senior data analyst is likely to earn more than the average professional, especially if they work in high-paying industries such as mining, information technology, or professional services.
For context, the average weekly earnings for full-time adults in the Professional, Scientific & Technical Services industry were $2,389.60 (about $124,259 a year), which is well above the national average. Many senior data analysts work in this sector.
State variations
Where you work matters. The national full-time average varies significantly by state and territory. For example:
- Australian Capital Territory: $2,290.20 per week ($119,090 a year)
- Western Australia: $2,227.40 per week ($115,825 a year)
- New South Wales: $2,108.80 per week ($109,658 a year)
- Victoria: $2,041.10 per week ($106,137 a year)
- Queensland: $2,039.70 per week ($106,064 a year)
- South Australia: $1,970.20 per week ($102,450 a year)
- Northern Territory: $1,984.10 per week ($103,173 a year)
- Tasmania: $1,846.30 per week ($96,008 a year)
These are the full-time adult ordinary-time averages from the ABS. A senior data analyst in Canberra or Perth may find their salary sits above the national line, while in Hobart it may be below.
Minimum wage and award coverage
The national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour, $1,004.90 per week, or about $52,255 a year on a 38-hour week. Award minimums for professional employees (such as the Professional Employees Award) rose by 4.75% from that date. A senior data analyst would almost certainly be paid well above the minimum wage, but it is worth checking if your role is covered by an award or enterprise agreement.
Tax considerations
For the 2026–27 income year, the resident tax rates are:
- Nil on income up to $18,200
- 15% on income from $18,201 to $45,000
- 30% on income from $45,001 to $135,000
- 37% on income from $135,001 to $190,000
- 45% on income above $190,000
Plus a Medicare levy of 2% (before any reductions). A senior data analyst earning $120,000 would pay about $35,270 in tax and Medicare, leaving a take-home of around $84,730.
Where to go from here
If you want to see where your own salary sits on the line, you can place a salary on the line and compare it to the national full-time average. For more detailed breakdowns by occupation, visit the job medians page. You can also explore industry medians or states and territories to see how location affects earnings.
Summary
While there is no official ABS figure for a senior data analyst salary, the professional average of $106,579 a year is a useful benchmark. It sits slightly below the national full-time average of $108,352. However, senior roles in high-paying industries and states can push well above that line. Use the tools on this site to see how your own salary compares.